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Sculptural Chalk Accessories

Area Ware's Patterned Moon Chalk is Designed by Nikolas Bentel

— November 8, 2019 — Art & Design
Area Ware's Moon Chalk reinvents the classic writing and art tool. Rather than selling its chalk in traditional stick form, the design and lifestyle brand opts for 3 sculptural shapes that can be purchased individually or in a bundle.

The three shapes featured are a Cosmic Pollen that helps users create a dotted pattern on paper, a Lunar Rake that creates five parallel lines per stroke and a Satellite Stack that creates 5 squiggled parallel lines.

Moon Chalk was designed by artist and designer Nikolas Bentel and consists of 100% chalk. "My goal in designing The Moon Chalk was to not only make a geometrically precise drawing tool but something that creates new and original patterns, that are not tied to exact measurements and traditional drawing rules," said Bentel when discussing the project. Each chalk is non-toxic and easy to wash off as an added bonus, making it a product that artists of all ages will love.
Trend Themes
1. Sculptural Chalk - The trend of re-inventing traditional writing tools for artistic expression through innovative shapes and designs.
2. Patterned Writing Tools - The trend of creating non-traditional writing tools using unique patterns and shapes, appealing to consumers looking for unique creative expression.
3. Non-toxic Art Supplies - The trend of developing safe, non-toxic art supplies that are sustainable and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Craft Supplies - A disruptive innovation opportunity to provide consumers with artistic material that is innovative and sustainable.
2. Educational Toy - An opportunity for the educational toy industry to provide new and innovative ways to inspire artistic expression in children through sculptural and patterned writing materials.
3. Gifts and Novelty Items - A niche opportunity for the gifts and novelty industry to capitalize on creating unusual and innovative writing materials that appeal to artistic consumers, especially those who value sustainability and unique design.
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